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Raspberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake

A delectable coffee cake featuring a luscious raspberry and cream cheese swirl, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 325
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Preferably finely milled for a tender crumb
  • 1 tsp baking powder To help the cake rise consistently
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda Enhancing the leavening and texture
  • 1/2 tsp salt Balancing the sweetness
  • 1 cup granulated sugar For the perfect sweetness
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Softened to create a moist cake
  • 2 large eggs Adding richness and structure
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract Infusing delightful aroma
  • 1 cup sour cream For that ultra-creamy texture
For the Cream Cheese Layer
  • 8 oz cream cheese Softened and smoothening the batter
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar Making the cream cheese layer sweet
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract Enhancing the cream cheese flavor
  • 1/2 cup raspberry jam or fresh raspberries Providing a burst of fruitiness
For the Streusel Topping
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar For a hint of caramel depth
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour Adding structure to the streusel topping
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter Softened, to create a crumbly topping
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon Offering a warm spice note

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch round cake pan by greasing it well.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate large bowl, beat the granulated sugar and softened butter together until creamy and pale.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition, followed by the vanilla extract and sour cream.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
Cream Cheese Filling
  1. In another bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Assembling the Cake
  1. Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared pan and smooth it out.
  2. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the batter, followed by spoonfuls of raspberry jam or fresh raspberries.
  3. Gently swirl with a knife to create a marbled effect, then pour the remaining batter on top.
Streusel Topping
  1. In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, flour, softened butter, and cinnamon until crumbly, and sprinkle on top of the cake batter.
Baking
  1. Place the cake in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  2. Once baked, allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
Serving
  1. Once completely cooled, slice and serve the cake to your eager guests.

Notes

For added flavor, consider adding lemon juice to the raspberry jam or folding in chopped nuts. Substitute some sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter version, and sprinkle with powdered sugar or drizzle with icing before serving.